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      Vinicius Jr reveals transfer plans as he admits he won’t finish his career at Real Madrid after promise to father

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      VINICIUS JUNIOR has named the one club he would leave Real Madrid for because of a promise he made to his father.The Brazilian forward, 23, has established himself as one of the best players in the world at the Bernabeu.
      Vinicius has hinted at a move away from Real Madrid later in his careerCredit: Alamy
      Since joining in 2018, he has scored 62 goals and provided 65 assists in 232 appearances for the Spanish giants.
      He is set to be at Real Madrid for the foreseeable future as his contract does not expire until 2027.
      But he has now revealed he promised his father he would return to Brazilian side Flamengo one day.
      Vinicius came through the club’s academy prior to signing for Real Madrid.
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      Speaking to France Football, the Los Blancos superstar said: “I think I could stay here my whole career, but the club of my life is Flamengo.
      “I promised my father I would go back one day. I have to keep this promise.

      “I love life here in general, and it’s going well for my family too. When my loved ones walk around, they are recognised and they wish us nothing but happiness.
      “Little by little, I discovered this new life, new emotions, a fervour.
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      “Madrid is unique. Everyone around the world tells me about this club. And apart from that, I like it.
      “I’m quite a homebody but we do a lot of activities.”
      Vinicius has continually starred on the pitch for Real Madrid despite receiving racist abuse from opposition fans on numerous occasions.
      He has already won two LaLiga titles, the Copa del Rey and Champions League.
      He has also contributed three goals and three assists in 24 appearances for Brazil. More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘made three-hour last-ditch bid’ to get Jude Bellingham at Man City before ace sealed Real Madrid transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY made a last-ditch attempt to sign Jude Bellingham before he went to Real Madrid, according to reports.The 20-year-old joined the Spanish side in a British record £115million deal from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
      Jude Bellingham joined Real Madrid for £115mCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola tried to convince him to join Man CityCredit: Reuters
      But before he penned his six-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, Man City supposedly tried to convince him to join the Treble winners.
      Reports in Spain claim they offered the midfielder a lucrative deal and Pep Guardiola spoke to him on the phone for three hours.
      The manager is alleged to have tried to persuade Bellingham against a move to Real Madrid.
      It is claimed that Guardiola turned on the charm, explaining that playing in the Premier League would be best for him and that City are a stronger side than Los Blancos.
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      However, his alleged attempt did not work and the boss conceded defeat as he ended the call and wished him luck for the rest of his career.
      Bellingham had reportedly already decided to join Real Madrid by the time Guardiola phoned.
      The club met with the wonderkid’s family and gave him a tour of their facilities with Vinicius Junior in attendance to help him settle in.
      The Brazilian winger was texting him almost every day for a year to get Bellingham to become his team-mate.
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      Since joining, he has hit the ground running with Carlo Ancelotti deploying him in attacking midfield role.
      The 26-time capped England international has scored ten goals in ten games so far. More

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      Eden Hazard retires from football aged 32 after glittering 16-year career with Chelsea and Real Madrid

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      EDEN HAZARD has announced his retirement from football.The Chelsea legend has been without a club since leaving Real Madrid in the summer.
      Eden Hazard has called time on his football careerCredit: Getty
      Hazard won two Premier League titles at ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
      He was also named the Blues’ Player of the Season on four occasionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A look at Hazard’s impressive trophy haul
      Taking to Instagram, Hazard, 32, reflected on his glittering 16-year career.
      He thanked all the clubs he played for throughout, and revealed he would now be looking to spend his time with his loved ones.
      Hazard said: “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time.
      “After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.
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      “I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.
      “During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates – thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all.
      “I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian Selection.
      “A special thank you to my family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in good times and bad.
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      Hazard earned 126 caps for the Belgium national teamCredit: PA:Press Association
      Hazard won the Belgium Player of the Year award three years runningCredit: Getty – Contributor
      “Finally, a huge thank you to you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your encouragement everywhere I have played.
      “Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences.See you off the field soon my friends.”
      Hazard spent seven years at Chelsea between 2012 and 2019, joining from Lille for a reported fee of £32million.
      He arrived in England with a glowing reputation from his time in France after helping Lille to a league and cup double in 2011.
      During his time with the Blues, Hazard became one of the best players in the Premier League.
      He achieved legendary status at Stamford Bridge after winning two league titles, two Europa League titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup while also winning the club’s Player of the Year award four times.
      Hazard even stood out among his peers across the league and national team.
      The winger won the 2014/15 Player of the Season award and won Belgium’s equivalent prize three years running from 2017 to 2019.
      In his final season in England, Hazard became one of just four players in Prem history to score more than 15 goals and assists in a single campaign, with 16 goals and 15 assists that year.
      He eventually switched Chelsea for Real Madrid after sealing a transfer with the potential to be worth £130m.
      However, the grass proved to not be greener in Madrid than in London.
      His career took a sharp decline in Spain as he became plagued with fitness issues.
      In the end Hazard managed just 76 appearances for the Spanish giants over his five years at the club, scoring just seven goals.
      He earned 126 caps for the Belgium Red Devils in his international career.
      Tributes to his iconic career poured in from former clubs, team-mates and ex-pros alike.
      Juan Mata said: “My friend, what a pleasure to play with you… You are one of the best players I’ve played with. We had so much fun together 🙏.
      “What a player, what a guy. Thank you for everything. All the best in your new chapter, enjoy, you deserve it!”
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      Rio Ferdinand replied: “Congrats brooo.”
      Lille commented: “Thank you for everything Eden ❤️ Forever a Dogue and a LOSC legend ⚜️.”
      Hazard joined Real Madrid in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      But injuries took their toll and Hazard flopped at Madrid before leaving in 2023Credit: Getty More

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      Vinicius Jr texted Jude Bellingham ‘almost every day’ for a year saying the same thing

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      VINICIUS JR contacted Jude Bellingham “almost EVERY DAY” for a year trying to get him to join him at Real Madrid.The England superstar joined the LaLiga giants from Borussia Dortmund in a £115m deal this summer and has already made a huge impact.
      Vinicius Jr has revealed he texted Jude Bellingham for nearly a year straightCredit: Getty
      Madrid beat off a host of Premier League competition from the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and United to land the 20-year-old.
      Bellingham has scored eight goals in nine appearances for Los Blancos and inspired them to several late and key victories.
      And his team-mates appear to be delighted to have him alongside them – especially one.
      Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr revealed after Bellingham’s wonderstrike in the 3-2 Champions League win at Napoli just how much effort he had gone to in order to persuade the ex-Birmingham City man to sign.
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      He said: “I wanted Jude at Real Madrid.
      “I sent many messages to Bellingham last year. I was texting [him] almost every day and I was telling him: ‘Come to Madrid’.”
      Meanwhile, Bellingham was keen to heap the praise on his new South American team-mate.
      He said of Vinicius Jr: “He’s probably the best in the world for me.
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      “He’s one of the most talented players I’ve ever played with.”
      Even though he has only played for the club a matter of months, Bellingham has already equalled a number of stunning landmarks set by Madrid legend Ronaldo.
      The ace made his league debut in August and scored in a 2-0 win over Athletic Club.
      He then continued his red-hot start by scoring twice against Almeria and then clinched the win with a late goal over Celta Vigo in his third outing.
      That made Bellingham the first player since Ronaldo to score in each of his first three La Liga games for Madrid.
      But he wasn’t done there as he went on to hit a 95th-minute winner on his home Madrid debut against Getafe.
      That matched the Portuguese icon’s feat of scoring in his opening four Real games.
      Bellingham has equalled another feat set by Ronaldo after his Champions League strike against Napoli on Tuesday.
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      The youngster’s late winner a fortnight ago secured a 1-0 home victory against Union Berlin in their opening group match.
      He has now become the first player to score on his first two outings in the Champions League for Madrid since Ronaldo did it back in 2009.  More

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      Brazil legend Ronaldo’s wife Celina Locks looks stunning as she poses in striped bikini

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      CELINA Locks is a stripe dream in a bikini as she shows footie great Ronaldo has hit the back of the net by marrying her.The model, 33, married the Brazilian World Cup-winner in a lavish Ibiza wedding ceremony last weekend.
      Ronaldo’s wife Celina Locks looks stunning as she poses in a striped bikiniCredit: Capture Media Agency
      The model married the Brazil legend in Ibiza last weekendCredit: Splash
      It is the third time the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star, 47, has got wed.
      Celina wrote on social media: “Today we bring our families together for an intimate religious celebration.
      “And thus marks the beginning of a week of many celebrations.”
      Ronaldo and Celina announced their engagement in January after the Samba legend proposed on a Caribbean break.
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      They had been dating for the past seven years.
      And Celina becomes Ronaldo’s third wife, with the ace previously married to Milene Domingues and Daniella Cicarelli.
      The Ibiza wedding was sure to have taken Ronaldo’s mind off his recent football woes.
      The two-time World Cup winner owns Spanish side Real Valladolid and Brazilian outfit Cruzeiro.
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      But both teams have been suffering poor runs of form recently.
      And fans from both clubs openly protested how they are being run earlier this month.
      But two-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo knows a thing or two about the beautiful game, having starred for Real Madrid, Barcelona, Inter and AC Milan.
      And he will be hoping to turn things around for his two sides as the season progresses. More

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      Premier League legend, 41, ‘to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid boss’ after red-hot start to life as manager

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      XABI ALONSO is expected to take over Real Madrid next season, despite the Liverpool legend only becoming a first-team manager last October.The Bayer Leverkusen chief, 41, will reportedly succeed Carlo Ancelotti after the Italian’s contract runs out next summer.
      Ex-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is tipped for the Real Madrid job after just a short career in senior management so farCredit: Getty
      Carlo Ancelotti is bowing out at the Bernabeu next summer after becoming their manager for the second time two years agoCredit: EPA
      Former Spain, Real and Bayern Munich midfielder Alonso would be a surprisingly inexperienced choice.
      After retiring as a player in 2017, he managed Madrid’s youths before three years in charge of the Real Sociedad B team.
      Admittedly, though, he’s been a huge success since landing the main position at Leverkusen 11 months ago.
      After guiding them to sixth in the Bundesliga last season, Leverkusen sit second this term – behind champions Bayern only on goal difference.
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      Now Spain’s Radio MARCA say Madrid have identified Alonso for arguably the biggest job in club football.
      And it’s claimed his appointment is all but inevitable.
      Alonso is best-known in England for for his stylish stint at Anfield from 2004-9, winning the Champions League and FA Cup.
      Outgoing Ancelotti has won the Champions League four times as a boss  – twice with AC Milan, then once apiece in his two spells at the Bernabeu.
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      But his exit at the end of the current campaign has long been predicted.
      He’s tipped to take his first international job with Brazil, starting with the 2024 Copa America. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s ‘classy’ gesture spotted by eagle-eyed fans after Real Madrid’s loss to Atletico

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      FOOTIE fans were quick to notice Jude Bellingham’s incredibly classy act after Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season.Los Blancos’ 100 per cent start to the 2022/23 campaign came to an abrupt end at the hands of their local rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday night.
      Jude Bellingham and his Real Madrid team-mates suffered a 3-1 defeat to AtleticoCredit: REX
      Bellingham cut a frustrated figure after Real slumped to their first loss of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Bellingham made sure not to step on Atletico’s crest as he made his way off the pitchCredit: TWITTER@ABRAHAMPROMERO
      Atleti ran out 3-1 winners at the Wandametropolitano Stadium thanks to a first-half brace from Alvaro Morata, which came either side of an Antoine Griezmann strike.
      Bellingham, like the rest of his Real team-mates, cut a dejected figure as he trudged off the pitch.
      But he had the incredible self-awareness not to step on the pristine Atletico crest as he made his way towards the dressing rooms.
      Footie fans were quick to notice the 20-year-old’s actions, with one saying: “Class.”
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      Another said: “That’s respect for the badge.”
      And another said: “Class from Jude.”
      One remarked: “Respect. What a guy!”
      Another chimed in: “Massive respect to Jude Bellingham.”
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      England international Bellingham completed a blockbuster £103million move to the newly revamped Bernabeu from Borussia Dortmund in June.
      The midfielder has been Real’s star man so far this campaign, scoring six goals and providing one assist in seven appearances for the Spaniards.
      But the former Birmingham City midfielder is refusing to get too carried away, telling beIN Sports: “I’m always learning.
      “I’m so lucky to have played with so many great players with my last club and even more so at my new club which is a big boost for me and for my own confidence to play with such great players.
      “I’m just learning all the time really. I’m trying to add more attributes to my game and trying to affect the ones I’ve already got.
      “If I can keep being effective in goal and doing the things that I do well already overall in my game then I think I could be doing well and hopefully have a good season.
      “So it’s important that I keep it up.”
      Bellingham and his Real team-mates will be back in action on Wednesday, welcoming to Las Palmas to the Bernabeu.
      Jude Bellingham has been Real Madrid’s star player so far this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Bruno Guimaraes ‘agrees new £120k-a-week Newcastle deal’ but fans are terrified about transfer release clause fee

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      BRUNO GUIMARAES has reportedly agreed a new contract with Newcastle, which includes a worrying release clause for supporters.The midfielder has reportedly penned a deal with the Magpies that will run until 2028.
      Bruno GuimaraesCredit: Getty
      Guimaraes, 25, joined Newcastle in January 2022 and has gone on to become a key member of the team.
      The player’s performances have helped the club get back to the Champions League.
      However, he has also attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
      LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid were both tipped with interest in him during the summer.
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      While Liverpool failed with a club record bid worth £100million for the Brazilian.
      Fabrizio Romano has reported the new contract but has also claimed that it will include a £100m release clause.
      The release clause has worried some Newcastle fans as it is a figure that is achievable for Europe’s major clubs.
      One fan moaned: “£100m release clause is too low.”
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      A second questioned: “Loves the club n keen to stay but puts release clause in?”
      A third Tweeted: “£100m release clause? Lmao, he’s gone in January then. Too easy to trigger.”
      A fourth wrote: “Is that the best they can do?”
      A fifth commented: “Release clause! Why 😭😭.”
      A sixth said: “£100m release clause? That’s a great deal for Guimaraes. He will easily leave when he wants.”
      Another added: “Loves the club so much he’s had a release clause put in, he is just head over heels!”
      Guimaraes’ deal is said to be worth £120,000-per-week. More